We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ…ESVUK

Our battle is to bring down every deceptive fantasy and every imposing defence that men erect against the true knowledge of God. J.B. Phillips

I seem to remember a well-known Bible teacher saying that, ever since the time of John Wesley, holiness teachers have tended to emphasise the need for a clean heart; but the New Testament majors on the necessity of a clean mind.

Both within and without the church, the battle for the mind rages. But using our divinely appointed weapons, we can burst the balloons of godless philosophies. If repentance is a change of mind, leading to a change of behaviour, then this battle for the mind is fundamental. There can be no conversion/salvation without repentance

‘We can say that, in a sense, the mind of natural man is Satan’s ”stronghold,” and the thoughts of natural man are Satan’s messengers and soldiers. Only with God’s spiritual weapons can Paul demolish Satan’s strongholds and take captive (bring under control) man’s evil thoughts.’ Tom Hale

”Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Rom.12:1,2: NIVUK.